Date: 2026-04-14Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
VICE PRESIDENT, PRIME MINISTER AND LOK SABHA SPEAKER PAY FLORAL TRIBUTES TO BABASAHEB DR. BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR AT HIS STATUE AT PRERNA STHAL IN PARLIAMENT HOUSE COMPLEX ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
**Executive Summary**
On April 14, 2026, the Vice-President, Prime Minister, and Lok Sabha Speaker paid floral tributes to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar at the Parliament House Complex to mark his birth anniversary. The commemoration included events at Prerna Sthal and the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, alongside an educational program for students. The Speaker emphasized Dr. Ambedkar's constitutional contributions and urged the youth to adopt a "Nation First" commitment to strengthen Indian democracy.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Commemorative Tributes**
* Floral tributes were offered at the statue of Dr. Ambedkar at Prerna Sthal by Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, and Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla.
* Additional tributes were paid at Dr. Ambedkar's portrait in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan by Union Ministers, the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Members of Parliament, and the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha.
* **Educational Initiatives**
* The Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE) organized a "Know Your Leader" programme for participating students in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.
* Speaker Om Birla addressed the students, describing Dr. Ambedkar’s life as a "courageous saga of struggle" and an eternal source of inspiration for nation-building.
* **Constitutional and Social Legacy**
* The Speaker highlighted that the "Right to Equality" and the "Right to Vote" without discrimination are the foundational pillars of a strong Indian democracy.
* Dr. Ambedkar’s role as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee was recognized for embedding values of equality, liberty, justice, and fraternity into the Constitution.
* The document notes that Dr. Ambedkar’s philosophy remains relevant for addressing contemporary injustice, inequality, and discrimination.
**Impact Analysis**
**Vice-President, Prime Minister, and Union Ministers**
**Impact:** These high-level officials serve as the primary representatives of the state in honoring national icons.
**Action Required:** Lead the ceremonial proceedings and offer floral tributes at designated locations within the Parliament House Complex.
**Students and Indian Youth**
**Impact:** Identified as the "true ambassadors" of Dr. Ambedkar’s thoughts, the youth are positioned as the drivers of a developed India.
**Action Required:** Participate in educational programs like “Know Your Leader” and commit to the principle of “Nation First” through talent, innovation, and dedication.
**Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE)**
**Impact:** Acts as the educational and outreach arm of the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
**Action Required:** Organize and facilitate the “Know Your Leader” programme to educate the younger generation about national leaders and democratic values.
**Members of Parliament (MPs) and Former Members**
**Impact:** They participate in the collective legislative acknowledgement of Dr. Ambedkar’s contributions to the democratic framework.
**Action Required:** Attend the tribute ceremonies at Prerna Sthal and the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.
Key Entities Referenced
Constitution of India: The foundational legal document referenced for its progressive provisions, including the Right to Equality and the Right to Vote.
Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly: The body chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar responsible for framing the country's farsighted constitutional document.
Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE): The Lok Sabha Secretariat wing that organized the educational program for students during the commemorative event.
Samvidhan Sadan, Parliament House Complex: The central venue in New Delhi where floral tributes were paid and the 'Know Your Leader' initiative was conducted.
Know Your Leader: An educational initiative organized for students to learn about the life and contributions of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Lok Sabha Secretariat
VICE PRESIDENT, PRIME MINISTER AND LOK
SABHA SPEAKER PAY FLORAL TRIBUTES TO
BABASAHEB DR. BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR AT HIS
STATUE AT PRERNA STHAL IN PARLIAMENT
HOUSE COMPLEX ON HIS BIRTH
ANNIVERSARY
UNION MINISTERS, MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT, FORMER
MEMBERS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES ALSO PAY TRIBUTES
TO BABASAHEB DR. BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR
THE LIFE OF DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR IS A COURAGEOUS
SAGA OF STRUGGLE: LOK SABHA SPEAKER
BABASAHEB’S VISION HAS INFLUENCED GENERATIONS
BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER INDEPENDENCE, BECOMING
AN ENDURING SOURCE OF INSPIRATION: LOK SABHA
SPEAKER
Posted On: 14 APR 2026 2:07PM by PIB Delhi
New Delhi, 14 April, 2026: Vice-President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P.
Radhakrishnan; Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla paid floral
tributes at the statue of Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar at Prerna Sthal in Parliament House Complex
on the occasion of his birth anniversary, today.
Several Union Ministers, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Shri Mallikarjun Kharge; Deputy
Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh; Members of Parliament, former Members of Parliament and
other dignitaries also paid tributes on this occasion.
Later, Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri Om Birla; Union Ministers, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Shri
Mallikarjun Kharge, Members of Parliament and former Members of Parliament paid floral tributes at the
portrait of Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. Secretary -General,
Lok Sabha Shri Utpal Kumar Singh also paid floral tributes to Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar in the
Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.
Later, while addressing students participating in the programme “Know Your Leader,” organised by the
Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE) of the Lok Sabha Secretariat in
the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, Shri Birla noted that Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, with hisinimitable skill, dedication, and commitment, transformed every challenge in his life into an opportunity.
His life, ideals, thoughts, and seminal contributions to nation-building are an eternal source of inspiration
for all of us, Shri Birla highlighted.
Mentioning the major contributions of Babasaheb Dr. Ambedkar, Shri Birla stressed that progressive
provisions in the Constitution—such as the Right to Equality and the Right to Vote without any
discrimination—laid the foundation of a strong India, which continues to inspire not only democracy in
India but also democracies across the world.
Referring to the youth of India as the true ambassadors of Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s thoughts,
Shri Birla urged them to always work with the commitment of “Nation First.” Their talent, skills,
innovation, and dedication will make India stronger and more developed, Shri Birla observed.
On this occasion, Shri Birla in his message on X stated, “The life of B. R. Ambedkar is a courageous saga
of struggle. Despite facing adverse circumstances, he reached remarkable heights and, through his
indomitable courage, relentless hard work, and dedication to education, not only established himself but
also became a new ray of hope for millions of deprived and oppressed people.
He made the values of equality, liberty, justice, and fraternity the guiding principles of his life, and by
embedding these ideals into the Constitution of India, he provided a strong and visionary direction to the
nation. Babasaheb is a distinguished jewel of our nation whose life and vision have influenced generations
both before and after Independence, becoming an enduring source of inspiration.
As the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, he gave the country a farsighted
document that continues to serve as a strong foundation of democracy and safeguards the rights of every
citizen. His life teaches us that positive social change is possible through education, awareness, and
collective effort.
Today, as we move forward in the direction of building a developed and inclusive India, Babasaheb’s
thoughts become even more relevant. His struggle and philosophy inspire us to stand against injustice,
inequality, and discrimination.
Dr. Ambedkar’s inspiring life and ideals will always guide us in building a just, harmonious, and strong
India.”
'भारत रत्न' बाबासाहब डॉ. भीमराव अेडकर जी के 136व जयंती दवस पर संसद परसर स्थत ेरणा
स्थल पर उ भावपूण नमन कर श्रासुमन अपत कए।#AmbedkarJayanti#BabaSahebAmbe
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— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 14, 2026
संवधान सदन के क ीय कक्ष म भारत रत्न, बाबासाहब डॉ. भीमराव अेडकर जी क जयंती पर
श्रासुमन अपत कर उ नमन कया।
बाबासाहब का संपूण जीवन सदव राह दखाता रहग ा।#AmbedkarJayanti pic.twitter.com/b3y4
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— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 14, 2026बाबासाहब डॉ. भीमराव अेडकर जी का जीवन एक महान संघष क साहसक गाथा ह।
वषम परस्थतय के बावजूद भी उने तमाम ऊँचाइय को छआ तथा अपने अदम्य साहस, कठोर
परश्रम और शक्षा के बल पर न के वल स्वय ं को स्थापत कया, ब करोड़ वंचत और शोषत के
लए आशा क नई करण बन गए।… pic.twitter.com/tlXkN2m5sE
— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) April 14, 2026
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